What is the severity of CVE-2009-3923?

CVE-2009-3923 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access without authentication.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3923?

To fix CVE-2009-3923, ensure that authentication is enabled for the web service in VirtualBox and Sun Virtual Desktop Infrastructure.

What systems are affected by CVE-2009-3923?

CVE-2009-3923 affects Oracle VM VirtualBox versions 2.0.8 and 2.0.10, as well as Sun Virtual Desktop Infrastructure version 3.0.

Can CVE-2009-3923 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2009-3923 can be exploited remotely by attackers to gain unauthorized access.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2009-3923?

A potential workaround for CVE-2009-3923 is to restrict access to the web service using firewall rules until a proper patch is applied.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2009-3923

high

7.5

CWE

287

10/11/2009

7/8/2024

CVE-2009-3923

First published: Tue Nov 10 2009(Updated: )

The VirtualBox 2.0.8 and 2.0.10 web service in Sun Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) 3.0 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to obtain unspecified access via vectors involving requests to an Apache HTTP Server.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Oracle VM VirtualBox	=2.0.10
Oracle VM VirtualBox	=2.0.8
Sun Virtual Desktop Infrastructure	=3.0

Remedy

http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-141481-03-1

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36917

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-3923?
CVE-2009-3923 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access without authentication.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3923?
To fix CVE-2009-3923, ensure that authentication is enabled for the web service in VirtualBox and Sun Virtual Desktop Infrastructure.
What systems are affected by CVE-2009-3923?
CVE-2009-3923 affects Oracle VM VirtualBox versions 2.0.8 and 2.0.10, as well as Sun Virtual Desktop Infrastructure version 3.0.
Can CVE-2009-3923 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-3923 can be exploited remotely by attackers to gain unauthorized access.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2009-3923?
A potential workaround for CVE-2009-3923 is to restrict access to the web service using firewall rules until a proper patch is applied.

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